James Taylor - Only One

[NDW85]

I have a question, which is, how many James Taylor fans out there agree with me that this song should have been added to his Greatest hits, volume 2 Cd, that he released in mid 2001.

[NDW85]

Yes, I put in a period instead of a question mark.

[izel232]

i love James Taylor so much...... i love his voice since i was in grade level i used to listen and sing his songs ......

[izel232]

i remember my dad everytime i listen to this music... i love James Taylor so much!

[Jazzticism]

2:24 ... I wonder if Don Henley is singing about the cigarette he is holding ... you are my only one I'm smoking today ?

Or maybe I'm seeing things.

Either way ... fantastic song and vocals by all. I love JT xxx

Thank you for sharing this :)

[brixvan]

i love this song.... 

[rseabrease]

I think this is the best rendition of this song ever. Everything came together - perfect!

[bekindunlimited]

james ......simply the best

[chadlovesdrums]

what was the song he sung in the simpsons episode where homer goes to space with the ants and all that,was that a real song or just a spoof kinda thing

[mariegau]

Wow. Joni Mitchell doing backup??? Lucky Mr Taylor. Great song that makes one smile ...

[chadlovesdrums]

wow what a line up james taylor,don henley,arnold mculler,lee land sklar,

[MrXigun]

classico

[DJCandyManMike]

It will forever escape me why this song wasn't a top hit! It's brilliant from beginning to end, and easily one of my favorite songs James Taylor has performed.

[fanblow]

@DJCandyManMike It did modestly well in the charts, Just very underrated.

[bekindunlimited]

One of my all time JT favourite songs ....great backing vocals ...grew up with this song,like so many of JTs ...I feel the Guy has written songs about my entire Life ..........its amazing....even now he is getting better and better if thats possible ..on stage his energy levels are superb ..and that voice ...Ah .that voice..God sent JT down here for us all to enjoy....Thank You God

[jenniferpification]

I LOVE THIS SONG WITH ALL MY HEART

[mooilaag]

There's the great Bill Payne on piano/ keyboard!!!

[cingny]

This song entered the country single chart in 1986. Everyday reached no. 28 on the country single chart in 1986.

[MsTriciaA]

I whistle this song eveyday, all day long at work. I love it so much. Since I was a little girl.

[D1994]

That is Rick Schlosser on drums, not Jeff Porcaro.

[lindenprof]

goddamn, this is beautiful. And look at all the great faces/voices in this!

[MrZachs10]

Mr. Nathan Howe used the song for us to sing with our beautiful voices. Nathan Howe is just a boy.

[peacemtn]

I love this song. We must be dedicated to the one we love. Take care everyone!!!

[paciphish]

Precious!!

[kevinkgillette]

And the personnel don't stop with Mitchell & Henley - that's Lee Sklar on the bass, and it looks like the late Jeff Porcaro (of Toto) on drums as well. What an incredible lineup! Does anyone recognize any of the other backing musicians, e.g., the percussionist, other vocalists, keyboard player?

[BigBoiJC]

@kevinkgillette I think that might be Arnold McCuller on percussion (in the video).

[loumichaels]

Life is good when Don Henley and Joni Mitchell are singing backup for you. Great song JT!

[bongooldie]

Just love this song DC this is for you my darling

[samboy1288]

this was my mom's song for me when i was a toddler, so i've been told. it still remains one of my favorite JT songs.

[MAIKY36]

Ojalá estes siempre con nosotros, haciendo estas maravilosas

canciones!!! llenas nuestros corazones de ilusión y belleza musical

Te saludo desde Barcelona

[JahSanin]

great wedding song.........!!!!!!!!

[Chrisjr2007]

Sony might hate Germany.Those b*itch..........

[MrKimerion]

Che Dio ti dia una lunga vita! grazie James

[oaky132x]

Thanks for posting!!

[DawnP1000]

That is Joni Mitchell singing back up!

[lalloghin]

@DawnP1000

Fantastic!!! No.. Unbelievable!! :-))

[ajaxinho]

i remember my father when i hear this song..

don't know why ! its sad...

[samjabsoliphants]

First heard this song right after my gf and I broke up along time ago. Reconnected with her many years later and we spent a couple of great years together. Heard this song the last night we spent together. God, I love her still to this day and the ending of the world.

[123donnag]

A brilliant use of harmonies. Great song. Great backup.

[andywatson1180]

Song for the soul

[forabetterfuture]

i remember when I called my GF and I sang this song for her... she was surprised, happy and she cried for joy.

Beautiful song

[andywatson1180]

That is so sweet.

I plan to do that one day.

[andywatson1180]

I love this song.

I rememder when I first heard it.

[airnational1]

i heard this song in 1986 in 8th grade i love this song i used to play this song on my keyboard

[BobsWorld666]

I love this song and haven't heard it in years! I remember it is on the same album as the pig song. LOL.

[Bansheeeyes78]

One of my ALL time favorites by Mr. Taylor!! His voice could move mountains. I have so many wonderful memories with his songs:)

[Qtrmiler74]

Arnold & Rosemary (such a sweetheart!) are seen to James's left...and I thought more obviously doing audible BGV than Joni & Don.

[meltvision]

Just a Little trivia. I was one of 3 Video Engineers working this shoot. It was the first time Sony Betacams were used for Music Video production. We had some minor problems with the Looma Crane and the Betacam zoom interface but made it work. We shot three Videos that day . Three full takes on each song. We wrapped 26 hours later. I am still impressed with the look. Peace. melt

[samsticka]

Lee Sklar did not originally play bass on this song. It was Tony Levin. And on drums was Russ Kunkel. Here in this video, Rick Schlosser's the drummer. Arnold McCuller and Rosemary Butler did not sing on this either. Don Henley and Joni Mitchell, however, did.

[BigBoiJC]

sure enough, turned up the right speaker and you are more than right, i recognized Don's voice.

[samsticka]

Good for you.

[toolmachine]

great song

[pojo1814]

one of my fave JT songs...love JT...can't get enough. thanks for the post. God bless.

[Chastalard]

yES! Joni and Don are wonderful!

[Seaclam67]

It's definetely Billy Payne from Little Feat. He does tons of "studio" work as well. Don Grolnick wasn't the "string bean" Payne is and had dark hair. Unfortunately, Don Grolnick is no longer with us. Like Payne, he was an incredibly talented player.

[nessie96]

Love Leland Sklar on bass...he is one cool cat!!!

[lurch321]

Wasn't he in Phil Collins' band (at least the But Seriously lineup)?

[nessie96]

Yes we was...he played on the song "Sussudio" back in the 80's. Was in the video as well.

[Wormtail81]

He says "shorty," which I think is funny.

[bigsby1]

what's with don henley holding a cigarette? pretty odd...

[Moviejay1]

@bigsby1 Look closely! Joni's got a ciggy, too! They never do that anymore.

[politicallyconcerned]

CLASSIC

[Seaclam67]

Also, one of the greatest keyboard players in the business, Bill Payne from Little Feat. I think the drummer may be Rick Shlosser?

[BigBoiJC]

I thought that was Don Grolnick on piano.

[arocutube]

great background vocals by the awesome talents Joni Mitchel and Don Henley...and the percussion is just superb!

[SuMoWa70]

Thanks for posting this!!

[Chastalard]

I LOVE this song and Joni & Don are the cherry on the sundae! Yeah! PS...isn't Joni beautiful!

[sethcrome1]

i first heard this song in 2007 when i worked overnight at Kroger groceries after that i dedicated it to my fiance i love this song and every song from Mr. James Taylor but only one only one:)

[samsticka]

James redubbed his vocals here from the original recording.

[Stacky5LRC]

I'll be damned! That IS Don Henley and Joni Mitchell... OMG! Awesome video... Thank you for posting!

[NDW85]

You know, it is a shame that this song is not included on his Greatest hits volume 2 CD. Also, Besides James Taylor, other people you might recognize in the video are Leland Sklar, Don Henley, Arnold Mcculler and Joni mitchell.

[whatacheerleader]

were doing a strings version of a James Taylor Concert for our orchestra.. incuding this song,Mexico, and Smiling Face... thnks for putting this on here..

[Nineteen80s29]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I have been looking for this for ages!

[doveroc]

yeah don henley and joni mitchell

[landyachtfan79]

Did anyone happen to spot Don Henley on background vocals?

[landyachtfan79]

I didn't know there was a video for my father's favorite JT song! Excuse me while I make room in my favorites for this!

[VONENGMANSHOVEN]

quite some backing vocals out there, thanks for posting this.

[wihimvandorst]

Tnx Spark for this golden oldie.